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Rubber and polyurethane favor floor protection; phenolic and steel favor heavy capacity. Compare materials →
Heavy duty casters from Albion, Hamilton, CasterHQ and Durastar, rated 295 to 30,000 lb per caster, with about 320 kingpinless and 160 dual wheel models in polyurethane, nylon, phenolic, iron and forged steel.
A heavy duty caster is a complete swivel or rigid assembly: top plate or stem, fork, bearings, and a wheel sized for industrial loads. Ratings on this page are per caster at walking speed. Size the set by totaling equipment plus load and dividing by one less than the number of casters, then step up for tow lines or rough floors.
| Per caster | Listings | Typical wheels | Main makers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 lb | About 60 | 4 to 9 in hi-temp phenolic, rubber, pneumatic | CasterHQ, Albion, Hamilton |
| 1,000 to 2,999 lb | About 330 | 6 in polyurethane, phenolic, cast iron, ductile iron | Albion, Hamilton, CasterHQ |
| 3,000 to 9,999 lb | About 240 | 8 in nylon, polyurethane, phenolic, forged steel | Albion, Hamilton |
| 10,000 to 30,000 lb | About 30 | 4 to 16 in forged steel and polyurethane, many dual wheel | Albion, Hamilton |
Active products on this page, Admin product fields; counts rounded [S1].
| Wheel | Heat limit on listings | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Polyurethane | 160 to 200°F | Quiet and floor-safe |
| Phenolic | 250°F | High capacity, low push effort on smooth floors |
| Nylon | Most 220°F; some to 425 or 550°F | High capacity on smooth floors |
| Hi-temp phenolic | To 525°F | Ovens and hot parts |
| Cast iron, ductile iron, forged steel | To 800°F | Heat, chips and impact; harder on floors |
Temperature fields on this page [S1].
The common plates here are 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 and 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in, then 4 x 4-1/2, 4-1/2 x 6-1/2, 6-1/4 x 6-1/2, 6-1/4 x 7-1/2 and 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in. Match the plate to the mounting pad on the equipment, or weld a pad that fits.
Total the weight of the equipment and its heaviest load and divide by one less than the number of casters [S2]. If loads are moved by tow tractor or over rough floors, step up in rating and diameter.
Full catalog: industrial casters. Replacement wheels: caster wheels.
On this page, 295 lb on the smallest pneumatic models up to 30,000 lb on Albion 6 in forged steel dual wheel kingpinless casters, per caster. Check each listing for the rating that applies to that wheel and mount.
A caster whose swivel turns on a solid raceway with no kingpin. It holds up better to impact and shock loads than a traditional kingpin swivel.
Cast iron, ductile iron and forged steel listings rated to 800°F, and hi-temp phenolic to 525°F. Polyurethane is typically 160 to 200°F on these listings.
4-1/2 x 6-1/4 and 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in, then 4 x 4-1/2 and 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in. Match the plate to the mounting pad on the equipment.
When you need higher capacity or lower ground pressure on soft or uneven floors. Two wheels share the load and reduce scrub in tight turns compared with one very wide tire.
Most heavy duty casters here are plate mount because plates spread load into a cart frame or machine base. Use a stem only when the equipment has a matching socket or threaded hole and the listing supports that load.
Add the cart weight and the heaviest load, then divide by three (one less than four casters) so one wheel can leave the floor on uneven ground. Step up for tow speeds or rough floors.
Albion, Hamilton, CasterHQ, and Durastar appear on active listings. Capacity, plate, and wheel material still come from each product field, not the brand name alone.
Often yes on capacity, but confirm plate bolt pattern, overall height, and wheel material. Undersized plates and soft rubber wheels are common failure points on light casters under plant loads.
Yes. See caster wheels when the fork is sound and only the wheel is worn. Buy a complete caster when the swivel race or fork is damaged.
